west asia tension

May 3, 2026 5:11 PM

India’s fuel supply steady amid West Asia tensions, says govt; urges against panic buying

The government on Sunday said the country’s fuel and LPG supply situation remains stable despite the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, while advising citizens against panic buying of petrol, diesel and cooking gas. It said adequate stocks are available across the country and supply chains are operating without disruption. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on May 2 against bookings of 47.4 lakh cylinders, with no rep...

April 30, 2026 1:34 PM

Indian airlines to resume Doha flights from May 1 amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire

India’s leading carriers are set to resume full-scale operations at Hamad International Airport in Doha from May 1, the Embassy of India in Doha said on Thursday. Three Indian airlines — Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo — are expected to restart services, reconnecting Doha with major Indian cities and regional hubs. The resumption follows a period of disruption triggered by joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on February 28 against Iranian leadership and nuclear facilities, which ...

April 22, 2026 2:49 PM

‘Our PM has a balanced approach’: Rajnath Singh on India’s role in West Asia diplomacy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday underscored India’s “balanced” diplomatic approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and suggested that the country could play a bigger role in resolving global conflicts, including the West Asia crisis. Singh is on an official visit to Germany at the invitation of German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. Addressing an Indian community event at the Indian Embassy in Berlin, Singh said India has made efforts towards peace but stressed that o...